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Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Taco Salad Santa Barbara

over here at Farmhouse Kitchen, we have a traditon. when it's late summer and we start getting into our indian summer weather....100 degrees...we have a traditon. we make TACO SALAD. this recipe is from the 1960's and was given to my mother from a neighbor when we lived in santa barbara. we had it last night.




Taco Salad Santa Barbara






3/4 lb hamburger, cooked and drained



one 8 oz.can kidney beans, drained and rinsed



one 8 oz can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed



one red pepper, diced



one yellow pepper, diced



one tomato, diced



1/2 cup diced red onion



1/4 cup diced green onion



3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese



2-3 cups iceberg lettuce, sliced



1 cup tortilla chips...lightly crushed



one bottle KRAFT catalina dressing ( this is the secret...i don't like french dressing...but the spicy sweet really works here) use as much dressing as desired to taste






toss everything in a bowl



garnish with olives, sour cream, avocado and cilantro



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  1. NanaNor'sSeptember 7, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Hi there, So glad you are back from jury duty! I've missed you friend. We love taco salad too but yesterday and today is cold so I'm thinking soup. Hey, have you had to pluck Teddy's ear hair? I was looking at Poodles online yesterday and the breeder mentioned this with poodles too-I thought it was only for long eared dogs. Reggie is doing so well.
    Have a great day.
    Hugs, Noreen & Reggie

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  2. LynnSeptember 7, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Sounds really good to me! Love the pic of Bittersweet on your sidebar:@)

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  3. the wild magnoliaSeptember 7, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    Sounds yummy!

    Happy end of summer, and beginning of fall.

    xoxo to you and Teddy Autumn Leaves...sweet boy.

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    Sounds scrumptious....:-)

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  5. EllenSeptember 7, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    I love a good Taco Salad. Perfect for hot days even though you still want something hot but there are cool parts to it. Thanks for sharing!

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  6. AshlingSeptember 7, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    Oh, yummy!!!!!

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  7. Sherri B.September 7, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    I just love recipes from that era...simple and no fuss, a good feeling all around. Thanks!

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  8. Julie Whitmore PotterySeptember 7, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    Hey Farmhouse

    Don't forget the ice cold beer to wash it all down with
    hee haw
    xx
    donkey in the pines

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  9. MelindaSeptember 7, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Sounds delish! Is the donkey your waiter???? :):)

    Melinda

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  10. BeverlySeptember 7, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    OMG! Thank you so much. I lost my recipe, what else is new, from the 60's and could not remember the type of dressing. I'm making this in the next few days even if it is 59 degrees.

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  11. jaz@octoberfarmSeptember 7, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    guess what? we went out to dinner last night and i had taco salad! too funny. now we are eating the same food!

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  12. lilylovekinSeptember 7, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    I had forgotten all about Catalina dressing, it was a staple in my house when I was growing up.

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  13. GardenOfDaisiesSeptember 7, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    Sounds really yummy! I love Catalina dressing!

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  14. MichelleSeptember 7, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    This does sound good and I wouldn't have thought of using the Catalina dressing.

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  15. Dog Trot FarmSeptember 7, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    Sounds yummy, it is more soup weather here in Maine today, cold and rainy however no complaints! Hugs, Julie.

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  16. Shari SundaySeptember 7, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    I love regular taco salad with salsa or ranch dressing, but this sounds interesting. Catalina dressing?? I think I'll try it. I also made some soup yesterday. It is not cold, but it has been raining and I am wishing for fall.

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  17. ChristineSeptember 7, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    sounds uncomplicated and delicious!

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  18. camp and cottage livingSeptember 7, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    Sounds so yummy. The garbanzo beans are a new twist. I'll try them next time.
    Oh, I like your new banner!

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  19. Rosaria WilliamsSeptember 7, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    Oh Yummmm!

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  20. Ocean Breezes and Country SneezesSeptember 7, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    Love a nice taco salad, and I'll bet your's was just fabulous!

    Love Señor Donkey!

    I'm a bit jealous of your weather too! Cold and rainy here . . .

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  21. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    ahh, thats the secret catalina dressing ,, mmm, sounds wonderful!

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  22. JaniceSeptember 7, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    OK! I am now soooo in the mood for taco salad! I didn't know about the Catalina dressing...thanks for a hot tip.

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  23. PondsideSeptember 7, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    Thanks for that. I had this salad at a potluck and wanted the recipe but didn't know the person who brought it. I do remember that she said that it was Catalina dressing, so she must have shared your taste.

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  24. Kim with a KSeptember 7, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    yum!
    Sounds like a no fuss delight!!!

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  25. AnonymousSeptember 8, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    Very original idea for Taco slad.Love the Donkey pic;))

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  26. Karen S BoothSeptember 8, 2011 at 2:28 AM

    LOVE the donkey and LOVE the salad too, what a GREAT looking Indian Summer dish!
    Karen

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  27. Sue/the view from great islandSeptember 8, 2011 at 5:48 AM

    Oh, I used to hate that Indian summer in California, but your salad looks great!

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  28. Mozart's GirlSeptember 8, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    Hi kary! Yum yum...sounds deelightful! & I love Mister Donkey too...it's proper Autumn here, blustery & grey, but still quite warm. All the leaves are turning, slowly slowly! Sending much love from Alice & Me xoxo

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  29. sea-blue-sky & abstractsSeptember 8, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    Donkey in the hat is rather cute! Wet and windy here at the moment and, while 100 degrees is a little hot, I would welcome some blue skies and sun. Best wishes Kary. Lesley x

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  30. Lap Dog KnitsSeptember 8, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    Taco salads are wonderful...
    we had a "walking taco party" held in the front yards of our neighborhood one year during our hot "indian summer" weather.

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  31. Betsy BrockSeptember 8, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    Yum! we love taco salad! I'm going to have to try your catalina dressing secret! :)

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  32. From Beyond My Kitchen WindowSeptember 8, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    It sounds like one of those good old fashioned recipes that never disappoints. Catalina dressing is in a lot of them. I will try this one night during this football season.

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  33. Lori annSeptember 8, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    haha! love the donkey! perfect recipe kary, wasn't today a hot one?! at least there wasn't any wind.

    sending love up the coast,
    lori and owen!

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  34. Jill from Killeny GlenSeptember 9, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    Delicious! May have to give this a whirl!

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  35. Susan McShannon-MonteithSeptember 9, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    Sounds yummy any time of year.
    Have a great weekend!
    Susan x

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  36. SavoringTime in the KitchenSeptember 9, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    We love taco salad and I haven't made it in years. This looks like a delicious recipe! I hope jury duty didn't last long.

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  37. RandySeptember 9, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    Sounds perfect for a warm weather meal.

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  38. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    Oh Kari, what a wonderful tradition. This recipe sounds delicious. I'll have to try it, my friend! Hugs to all.

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  39. UnknownSeptember 12, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    We had taco salad last night too; Maybe we should make it a September tradition as well. You are right it is perfect for this weather - it has been in the high 90s in Portland & we've been looking forward to a nice cool down.

    e

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  40. Country GirlSeptember 12, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    That donkey looks like he knows how to party. And this salad sounds pretty darn good.

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  41. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiSeptember 13, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    Mmmm..I love the sound of all the ingredients of your taco salad! I'd add some chile peppers as I like spicy ;) The donkey photogrpah is so cute!

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  42. Kim BeeSeptember 13, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    New follower. Great blog and great recipe. The donkey picture cracked me up. Your cat is gorgeous. We have 3 ragdolls.

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  43. Thistle Cove FarmSeptember 13, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    Hi Kary, how was jury duty?
    The taco salad looks good, hope you enjoyed celebrating.

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  44. PaulaSeptember 13, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    The recipe looks good! And the picture...words fail me - so cute!

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  45. Gigi ThibodeauSeptember 14, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    Okay, I have to make this for my husband. This is right up his alley!

    Hope you are well, my friend. xoxo Gigi

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  46. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Yum.. sounds delish.. love your new header image too!

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